AI-First Marketing for Homebuilders

The AI-FIRST
Marketing Agency
Built for Homebuilders

28 years of homebuilder expertise meets cutting-edge AI search optimization. We help builders across the United States get found, get leads, and sell more homes in a changed buyer landscape.

Homebuyer Discovery Has Changed. Has Your Marketing?

The homebuyer journey has fundamentally changed. Today’s buyers research online for months before ever visiting a model home. They compare builders on Google, ask ChatGPT for recommendations, read reviews on Perplexity, and scroll social media for inspiration.

If your marketing strategy was built for buyers who walk into sales centers first, you’re losing deals before you even know the buyer exists.

Most homebuilder marketing agencies are still playing the old game: traditional SEO, generic social media, and cookie-cutter websites. They’re optimizing for a search landscape that’s rapidly disappearing.

AI-First Marketing That Gets You Found—and Recommended

CEA Marketing is different. We blend 28 years of homebuilder marketing experience with AI-first strategies that ensure your communities show up where modern buyers are actually looking.

Over 60% of Google searches now end without a click. Buyers get answers directly from AI summaries and overviews. Platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity are quickly becoming go-to research tools for major purchases—including new homes.

The builders who show up in these AI recommendations today will dominate their markets tomorrow.

We make sure that when buyers ask AI, “Who are the best builders in [your market]?”—you’re in the answer.

Why Homebuilders Choose CEA Marketing

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We don’t guess how the builder world works—we’ve lived in it for nearly three decades.

28 Years of Homebuilder Expertise
We’ve helped builders from regional custom builders to national production brands grow their market share. Our client history includes Pulte Homes, Taylor Morrison, DR Horton, Del Webb, Meritage Homes, K. Hovnanian, Neal Communities, Standard Pacific Homes, and more.

AI Search Optimization (GEO/AEO)
We optimize your content and digital footprint to be cited and recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews—not just ranked in traditional blue links.

Builder Studio Platform (Coming 2026)
Our proprietary Builder Studio platform will deliver AI-powered marketing automation designed specifically around homebuilder workflows, sales cycles, and community launches.

Full-Service Capabilities Under One Roof
Strategy, brand development, websites, SEO, paid media, social media, email marketing, and video production—all coordinated to support your sales and inventory goals.

In-House Production Studio
Through Second Sol Studios, we produce model home tours, lifestyle content, drone footage, and more—without waiting on outside vendors.

Homebuilder Marketing Services

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We can plug in as your full-service marketing team or as a specialized partner supporting your in-house staff. Every service is built around the modern homebuyer journey—from first AI search to the closing table.

Strategic Marketing Planning
Market research, competitive analysis, buyer personas, and integrated marketing strategies aligned with your absorption, traffic, and sales goals.

AI Search Optimization (GEO/AEO)
Strategies designed to get your communities recommended by AI platforms and modern search experiences, not just old-school rankings.

SEO & Content Marketing
Content and optimization that rank for high-intent searches like “new homes in [market]” and “best builders in [city],” and turn that traffic into tours and contracts.

Paid Digital Advertising
Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), display, and programmatic campaigns that target in-market homebuyers and drive qualified lead flow.

Website Design & Development
Conversion-optimized builder and community websites with interactive site plans, floor plan galleries, lead capture systems, and analytics that tie back to sales.

Brand Development
Builder master brands, community brands, and campaign creative that differentiate you from competitors and resonate with your buyers.

Video & Photography
Model home tours, community lifestyle videos, drone aerials, and testimonial content produced through Second Sol Studios to bring your story to life.

Social Media Marketing
Content strategy, organic posting, community management, and paid social campaigns that build your brand and support sales efforts.

CRM & Marketing Automation
Lead nurturing systems and workflows that keep prospects engaged from first click through design center and closing.

Results That Matter

Traffic and impressions don’t pay the bills. Closings, sales velocity, and qualified leads do.
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What Our Clients
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Kelly's vision and experience were pivotal in steering this project towards becoming something genuinely extraordinary. Her strategic approach has been an incredible blessing, enhancing the project itself and connecting us with a network of remarkable individuals.
Eldon Johnson
CEO, Gracewater at Sarasota and Privada Homes
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Kelly and her team did more than just uplift our brand; they empowered us with tools and insights that continue to shape our success. Their impact on Gigglewaters will be cherished and felt for years.
Racheal Fine
Owner, Gigglewaters
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CEA's vision, professionalism and execution allowed us to serve college football fans as a destination bowl in Tampa Bay. I am extremely grateful that we found CEA Marketing and Kelly Bosetti as we couldn't have accomplished our goals with out them.
Brett Dulaney
Formerly of ESPN and The Gasparilla Bowl
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Working with CEA has been an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism and engaging approach make them standout partners. They're not just talk; they consistently back up their promises with solid actions, making our collaboration an enjoyable and fruitful experience.
Elise Claycomb Crispin
Marketing Manager, Keystone Homes

FAQs

Homebuilder Marketing

What is homebuilder marketing?

Homebuilder marketing encompasses all strategies used to attract qualified homebuyers to new construction communities—including SEO, paid advertising, social media, email marketing, content marketing, and increasingly, AI search optimization. Effective homebuilder marketing supports the full buyer journey, from initial online research to model home visits and contracts.

What should I look for in a homebuilder marketing agency?

Look for an agency with deep homebuilder experience, a clear understanding of the new home buyer journey, full-service capabilities, and AI-first search expertise. Ask about their builder client history, the results they’ve achieved, and how they stay ahead of changes in search and technology.

How much does homebuilder marketing cost?

Homebuilder marketing budgets vary based on community count, price point, market conditions, and goals. Many builders invest 1–3% of projected revenue into marketing. Agency retainers for comprehensive services typically range from $5,000 to $25,000+ per month, plus media spend. We create custom packages based on your sales, absorption, and branding needs.

What's the difference between a homebuilder marketing agency and a general marketing agency?

Homebuilder marketing agencies understand long sales cycles, inventory, community launches, realtor relationships, and how sales teams actually operate. General agencies often lack this context, which can lead to pretty campaigns that don’t support real-world sales goals.

How long does it take to see results from homebuilder marketing?

Timelines vary by channel. Paid campaigns can generate leads in days. SEO typically takes 3–6 months to show significant movement. Brand and content efforts compound over time. Given that the homebuyer journey can be 6–12 months or longer, consistent marketing investment is essential.

Do you work with builders outside Florida?

Yes. While we’re headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, we work with homebuilders and developers across the United States. Our AI-first strategies and builder-specific experience translate across markets and price points.

Do you work with both production and custom builders?

Yes. We’ve partnered with national production builders, regional builders, and custom luxury builders. Our approach flexes to your product, process, and price point.

Ready to Future-Proof Your Builder Marketing?

The way homebuyers search has changed. Your marketing should too. Let’s build an AI-first strategy that helps your communities get found, generate qualified leads, and sell more homes—now and in the years ahead.